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Porschefest will mark 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911

September 5, 2013

Expect to see every generation of the 911 at Porschefest. Photo by Jay Ramey

With the Porsche 911 turning 50 this year, there is no shortage of birthday celebrations in honor of the car. Last week close to a hundred Porsches lined the track at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut to mark the anniversary. And this weekend the celebrations will continue at Porschefest, which will be held at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the museum will host Porsches from the earliest 356 examples to the latest versions of the Porsche 911. In previous years we've seen just about every model of Porsche, including those that the cognoscenti won't give the time of day to (that would be the Cayenne). So you're bound to see everything from a real 356 Speedster to a replica 356 Speedster, in addition to a Porsche 911 from every generation. About the only version of the 911 we're not going to see is the 50th Anniversary Edition, as it'll be debuting at the Frankfurt motor show in just a few days.

We don't have a favorite Porsche 911 per se, and many marque fans will say their favorite is the next one. But it's the earliest 911s from the 1960s that embody the spirit of the 911 for many people. Even though the car has gone through many changes, just barely averting a complete replacement in the 1980s, it's still instantly recognizable. And this weekend Porsche owners and visitors at Porschefest will gather to pay tribute to this exceptional car.